AWARD NOTICE - 5340 HARDWARE KIT, MECHANICAL
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime, specifically DLA Weapons Support (Columbus), has issued an Award Notice for a Firm-Fixed Price contract to DEFENSE MARITIME SOLUTIONS INC (CAGE: 0EYA6) for HARDWARE KIT, MECHANICAL (NSN: 5340016822730). This non-competitive acquisition, justified under FAR 6.302-1, is for 42 units of the hardware kit, essential for the GBN, LITORRAL COMBAT SHIP (LCS). The award date is April 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
This award covers the acquisition of 42 units of HARDWARE KIT, MECHANICAL, identified by NSN 5340016822730 and Part Number H30875-02-10. The required parts must be form, fit, and functionally interchangeable with existing components used on the GBN, LITORRAL COMBAT SHIP (LCS). The contract is for a fixed quantity with a 75% option.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price, Fixed Quantity
- Awardee: DEFENSE MARITIME SOLUTIONS INC (CAGE: 0EYA6)
- Set-Aside: Restricted / Sole Source (Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition under FAR 6.302-1)
- Award Date: April 1, 2026
- Solicitation (SPE7L126Q0649) Synopsized: On or about January 23, 2026, for 3 days.
- Solicitation Posted: To DLA Internet Bid Board System for a minimum of 15 days.
Evaluation
The acquisition was conducted on a non-competitive basis due to the lack of other known sources capable of providing form, fit, and functionally interchangeable parts. A price analysis was conducted based on proposed prices compared to historical prices paid. Market research, including a Sources Sought Notice (January 13, 2026) and a market survey (August 2025), yielded no alternative results.
Additional Notes
The statutory authority for this sole-source action is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. The DLA is actively taking steps to overcome barriers to competition for subsequent acquisitions. These efforts include implementing a DLAD Procurement Note (L04) to encourage alternate offers and providing information on submitting a Source Approval Request Package.